Artist Jessie Mott Explores Gender Using Hybrid Beasts
A Wish to Repair was inspired by Japanese erotica and the fluidity of gender, the Chicago artist says.
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Five Things to Do This Week in Chicago
Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Silencio Blanco, Unreal Realms, Joan of Arc, and John Cleese and the Holy Grail
Alex Klein’s Improbable Encore
Fifteen years ago, the CSO’s Alex Klein was one of the world’s best oboists. Now he may be classical music’s greatest comeback story.
In Praise of Walking (and Witty Women)
Kathleen Rooney’s new book, Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk, takes its inspiration from the highest-paid female copywriter of the 1930s.
The Top Five Things to Do This Week in Chicago
Helltrap Nightmare, Cubs Convention, Blues for an Alabama Sky, Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah, and Ceremony
A New Book Serves as a Tribute to Gwendolyn Brooks
A collection of poetry, art, and essays pays homage to the beloved Chicago poet.
The City’s New Art Hub Is on Chicago Avenue
Four galleries are moving to this West Town stretch, which now boasts serious cultural cachet.
A Plan for the Perfect Comedy Week in Chicago
With a recent surge in weekly showcases, you can now laugh your way from Monday to Sunday. Our pick for the best of each night.
The Top Five Things to Do This Week
Bowie Ball, SketchFest, Her America, A Closer Look at the Ordinary, and Chicago Chamber Musicians
54 Things to Do in Chicago in January
Men on Boats Photo: Elke Young Jan. 1 Recreation New Year’s Day 5K Lincoln Park Get a jump on your fitness resolution with a brisk 5K on the first day of 2017. You’ll get more than 1,000 jogging buddies to keep you company and a complimentary long-sleeved T-shirt to keep you warm. Details:Lincoln Park. 11 … Read more